Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
backgrounds and abilities.
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THE ROLE
This role is part of a team responsible for maintaining direct engagement with providers, peaks, and program areas to understand system pressures and inform departmental decisions.
The Senior Policy & Project Officer will contribute to strategic and complex policy, projects and stakeholder management to provide evidence-based insights and advice to support decision making by the executive. The role will require an understanding of the structural context of the community services system funded by the department, and will build strong partnerships with peaks, providers and broader industry as relevant. Projects may include cross sector workforce planning and analysis of relevant workforce trends and issues. This role will also have responsibility for coordination and secretariat work for the unit.
Applicants should possess strong written skills, conceptual and analytical abilities, project management skills and be collaborative. They will be responsive to tasks, including the provision of responses in a timely manner, and will be required to contribute to a variety of work priorities within the System Insights and Improvement unit.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters.
- Develop policy initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:
- Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
- Managing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
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